Usman Mahmood

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Dr. Usman Mahmood is a leading researcher in interventional pulmonology and medical imaging, with a focus on optimizing radiation safety in advanced bronchoscopic procedures. His work centers on the integration of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB), a cutting-edge technique for sampling pulmonary lesions. In his highly cited 2024 study, Dr. Mahmood systematically investigated the magnitude and predictors of radiation exposure to both patients and staff during mobile CBCT-guided RAB, providing critical data that informs safer clinical protocols. This work, already garnering 14 citations, establishes foundational benchmarks for balancing diagnostic accuracy with radiation dose minimization. By identifying key determinants of exposure, his research directly supports the safe adoption of these emerging technologies in lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Mahmood’s contributions are vital for advancing minimally invasive pulmonary interventions while prioritizing patient and operator safety, making him a key voice in the evolution of image-guided bronchoscopy.